Black History Month 2015

A collection of events from the University of Rochester and the Greater Rochester Community

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January 23

MLK Commemorative AddressKeynote Speaker: Khalil Gibran MuhammadDirector of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture6:00 pmUniversity of Rochester, River Campus, Strong AuditoriumOpen to the Public

January 24

MLK Youth Day SummitIn partnership with the Greater Rochester Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and Youth Voice One Vision, this event is targeted to youth leadership groups, with a focus on race and activism. This is a ticketed event and advanced registration required. Contact Jackie Campbell at jcampbel@libraryweb.org7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South AvenueSponsored by the City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee

January 29

150 Ancestors ReceptionA celebration to recognize of 150 African Americans who have contributed to the Greater Rochester community area, from the early 1800’s to the present.5:30 to 7 p.m.City Hall Atrium, 30 Church St.Sponsored by the City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee

January 30

4th Annual Tana Grady-Weliky, MD, Lecture on Women and Diversity in MedicineSponsored by: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry’s Office for Diversity12:00noon-1:00pmUniversity of Rochester, Medical Center Class of ’62 Auditorium w/ reception following in LeChase (G-9576)Open to the Public

January 31

3rd Annual Black Heritage Conference Conference Theme: Black Male Achievement; Keynote Presenter: David Miller, author of “Dare to be King.” City Council President Loretta Scott will be the moderator. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC), 161 Chestnut StreetTickets: $10 per person (purchase at City Hall, 30 Church St., room 100A).Sponsored by the City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee

February 4

Africa Video Series:“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” directed by Justin Chadwick (2013)5:00pmLocation: University of Rochester, TBD

February 4

Black and Woman: Changing the Narrative Rev. Melany Silas, PhD. and Mayor Lovely Warren Telling their truth, in their own words, their own analysis, and their own interpretations... from Pulpit to PoliticsPresented by: The Black Student Caucus of the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School4:15 Chapel Service, 5:30 Soup, Cider, and Conversation1100 South Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14620

February 5

An Evening of Art & JazzA reception for the Black History Month art exhibit in the City Hall Link Gallery, which will be on display from Feb. 2 through March 23. Hosted by David Haygood, Jr., and featuring youth and adult artists.5:30 to 7 p.m.City Hall Link Gallery and Atrium, 30 Church St.Sponsored by the City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee

February 6

Gospel FridaysCity Hall Atrium, 30 Church St., 12:30 to 1 p.m.Celebrating an important tradition of Black Heritage with local choir performances: 15th Tabernacle Choir, Church of God and Saints of Christ ChurchSponsored by the City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee

2015 African American History Seminar Series12:30pm – 1:45pmUniversity of Rochester, Medical Center, Adolph AuditoriumSponsored by: Offices of Medical Education (OME), The Center for Advocacy, Community Health, Education and Diversity (CACHED), and the Student National Medical Association (SNMA)Open to the Public

February 7

BSU’s 12th Annual Step Show4:00-7:00pmSponsored by the Black Students UnionUniversity of Rochester, River Campus, Strong Auditorium$3 with UR ID, $5 General AdmissionOpen to the Public

2015 African American History Seminar Series12:30pm – 1:45pmUniversity of Rochester, Medical Center, Case Method AuditoriumSponsored by: Offices of Medical Education (OME), The Center for Advocacy, Community Health, Education and Diversity (CACHED), and the Student National Medical Association (SNMA)Open to the Public

February 13

Gospel FridaysCity Hall Atrium, 30 Church St., 12:30 to 1 p.m.Celebrating an important tradition of Black Heritage with local choir performances.15th Tabernacle Choir, Church of God and Saints of Christ ChurchJulius Dicks and CompanySponsored by the City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee

February 15

Heritage Gospel ConcertFeaturing Akoma and Voices of Thunder’s annual joint gospel songfest to support scholarships for graduating high school seniors6 to 8 p.m.First Genesis Baptist Church, 292 Hudson Ave.Sponsored by the City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee

February 18

Black Heritage Story Telling and Book ReadingNoon to 2 p.m.David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St.Sponsored by the City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee

2015 African American History Seminar Series12:30pm – 1:45pmUniversity of Rochester, Medical Center, Case Method AudSponsored by: Offices of Medical Education (OME), The Center for Advocacy, Community Health, Education and Diversity (CACHED), and the Student National Medical Association (SNMA)Open to the Public

February 20

Gospel FridaysCity Hall Atrium, 30 Church St.12:30 to 1 p.m.Celebrating an important tradition of Black Heritage with local choir performances.Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Male ChorusSponsored by the City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee

February 20

Food Tasting Event in partnership with STAR, Inc. (Sisters Together Achieving Results)5:30 to 7:30 p.m.City Hall Atrium, 30 Church St.Sponsored by the City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee

Black History Month Family Day12:00pm-5:00pmSponsored by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. with additional support from the Robert and Madeleine S. Heilbrunn Memorial Fund$5 Suggested donation per familyMemorial Art GalleryOpen to the Public

February 25

Black and LGBTRev. Dr. Kenneth Q James and Rev. Christopher Goodwin: A 21st Century Review of and response to the works of James Baldwin and Dr. Peter Gomes.Presented by: The Black Student Caucus of the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School4:15 Chapel Service, 5:30 Soup, Cider, and Conversation1100 South Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14620

February 27

Gospel FridaysCity Hall Atrium, 30 Church St.12:30 to 1 p.m.Celebrating an important tradition of Black Heritage with local choir performances.Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget’s Church ChoirSponsored by the City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee

February 27

2015 African American History Seminar Series12:30pm – 1:45pmUniversity of Rochester, Medical Center, Adolph AuditoriumSponsored by: Offices of Medical Education (OME), The Center for Advocacy, Community Health, Education and Diversity (CACHED), and the Student National Medical Association (SNMA)Open to the Public

February 28

13th Annual Black Heritage Gala6 p.m.Hyatt Regency Hotel, 120 East Main StreetTickets: $55 per person (purchase at City Hall, 30 Church St., room 100A).Sponsored by the City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee

Africa Video Series: “The Legacy of Nelson Mandala & The Future of South Africa”A discussion with students on the Autobiography on Nelson Mandela “Long Walk to Freedom”5:00pmLocation: University of Rochester, TBD

April 2-3

New Directions Symposium: Intimacies and AssemblagesDiscussion on Jeffrey McCune’s book “Black Masculinity and the Politics of Passing” with Elliott Powell, U. of Minnesota; Dior Konate, South Carolina State U. and UR/School of Nursing faculty: Orlando Harris and LaRon Nelson, FDI Fellows: Erin Pearson and Adela Amaral, Tiffani Barber, PHD Candidate, Visual & Cultural Studies, Dior Konate, South Carolina State University

April 2, 2015 (Thursday) 12:00p-6pm

April 3, 2015 (Friday) 10am-12:pm

April 8

Africa Video Series: “Tengers” directed by Michael J. Rix (2007)South Africa's first stop-motion animated feature film, tackling day to day life in Johannesburg head on.5:00pmLocation: University of Rochester, TBD